Fischmas 2 Bells guide: Every way to earn the event currency

Bells sit at the center of the Fischmas 2 event in Fisch. Every seasonal item in Northstar Village, from the Peppermint Rod to the Frost Moon Totem, is priced in this limited-time currency, and it disappears once the event is over. To get the most out of the event, you need a clean loop for turning your time into Bells.

All ways to get Bells in Fischmas 2

Bells only drop from Fischmas content. You can earn them in three main ways:

• Selling Fischmas fish to the Merry Merchant in Northstar Village.
• Completing Fischmas 2 quests for NPCs around the village.
• Opening Presents you pull up while fishing during the event.

Each method feeds into the others. Fishing fills your inventory with event fish and Presents, while those same catches often complete quests automatically.

Sell Fischmas fish to the Merry Merchant (best repeatable method)

The fastest and most reliable way to farm Bells is to dump Fischmas fish on the Merry Merchant. This is the only vendor buying event fish for Bells, and they only take Fischmas 2 Bestiary species, not your older catches.

Step 1: Travel to Northstar Village, the Fischmas hub area. Head toward the large Christmas tree in the center of town; the Merry Merchant’s shop sits to the left of it.

Step 2: Fish in the waters around Northstar Village and within the Fischmas 2 areas, focusing on fish listed in the event Bestiary. Normal zones work for regular money, but only these seasonal fish can be sold for Bells.

Step 3: Once your inventory is full (or you are done fishing), go back to the Merry Merchant’s shop and interact with them. Use the option to sell your Fischmas inventory for Bells.

Step 4: Repeat the loop: fish in the event zones, then sell only to the Merry Merchant. The entire loop is “catch → sell → buy event items,” with no extra steps needed.

The value of each fish scales with rarity, so good rods, bait, and luck boosts all convert directly into faster Bell gains.

Finish Fischmas 2 quests for flat Bell payouts

Quests in Northstar Village pay out Bells directly, often in larger chunks than a small batch of common fish, but each quest can only be completed once. That makes them ideal as an early boost or as a side task while you fish.

Typical quest flow looks like this:

Step 1: As you enter Northstar Village, talk to the NPCs near the main path and buildings. Characters such as Jolly Jorah and Peppermint Patty offer Fischmas 2 quests.

Step 2: Accept every quest you can. Objectives usually ask for specific Fischmas fish (like Peppermint Pike), mutated or shiny variants, or simple tasks such as gathering snowballs.

Step 3: Go back to your normal fishing loop in the event waters. Many requested fish will appear naturally as you target event species, so you often complete multiple quests passively.

Step 4: Periodically check your quest log and return to NPCs once you have their requested items. Hand-ins award Bells directly. Easier quests that ask for basic Fischmas fish tend to pay around 100 Bells, while harder ones that ask for mutated or shiny variants can pay significantly more.

For long sessions, it helps to clear all the “one-time” quests early. After that, you can ignore NPCs and focus on pure fishing and selling unless you happen to complete an outstanding objective.

Open Presents for bonus Bells and items

While fishing during Fischmas 2, you can hook special Presents instead of fish. These function like loot boxes: you open them from your inventory and they roll for Bells, bait, or other rewards.

There are several types:

• Default Presents — common drops that have a chance to include Bells but are not guaranteed.
• Snowy Presents — rarer, event-themed Presents that tend to give far more Bells when they hit.
• Mega Santa or Santa Presents — high-end Presents that are especially likely to drop larger Bell amounts.

Step 1: Fish in the Fischmas event zones. In at least one highlighted area, a “Snowy Present” shows up on the fish radar as a catchable target. It prefers magnet bait in clear winter weather, making it easier to target if you can line up those conditions.

Step 2: Cast specifically toward Present icons on your radar when they appear. Using rods with high progress speed helps you land them faster, especially if you are focusing on Snowy Presents.

Step 3: After your session, open all Presents in your inventory. Treat any Bells as a bonus on top of what you earn from selling fish; do not rely on them as your only income, since rewards are random and not every Present contains Bells.

Players who focus heavily on Presents, especially Snowy and Santa variants, can rack up thousands of Bells across a few dozen openings, but the variance is high. It works best as a supplement to consistent fishing rather than a replacement.

Route for farming Bells efficiently

Once you are familiar with all three methods, you can fold them into a single, efficient loop.

Step 1: On your first visit to Northstar Village, walk the whole area and talk to every non-elf NPC who offers a Fischmas 2 quest. Accept everything. This unlocks most of the event’s one-time Bell payouts.

Step 2: Move to a productive Fischmas fishing zone, such as the waters around Northstar Village or specific event pools where Snowy Presents show as targets. Start a long fishing session using your best rod and bait.

Step 3: As you catch event fish, keep an eye on your quest requirements. When you notice that you have the required fish or items for multiple NPCs, head back to the village, turn in those quests for Bells, then immediately sell the remaining fish to the Merry Merchant.

Step 4: Open any Presents you pulled up during that session. Treat any extra Bells as upside and recycle the bait and items back into more fishing if useful.

Step 5: Repeat the loop, but prioritize turning in quests before selling fish. The same fish will usually be worth more when handed to an NPC as an objective than as a straight sale, so you want to satisfy quest demands first and only sell leftovers.

What to spend Bells on in Northstar Village

Bells can only be used during Fischmas 2 and do not carry over once the event ends. They function as a second currency specifically for the seasonal shop and unlocks around Northstar Village.

Some of the key purchases include:

• Peppermint Rod for themed fishing.
• Jolly Bait Crate and similar consumables that feed back into your farming loop.
• Frost Moon Totem and other big-ticket items and relics that are meant as long-term rewards for committed players.

Because Bells expire with the event, there is no reason to hoard them. Once you have a comfortable buffer for any remaining purchases you care about, start spending aggressively on the items that fit your playstyle.

Quick answers to common Bell questions

The core loop for Bells is straightforward: catch Fischmas fish, clear out quests, sell everything to the Merry Merchant, and crack open every Present you reel in along the way. With that rhythm set, Northstar Village effectively turns into a trading post where your time on the water converts directly into seasonal rewards.